RECARO PROseries CAR SEAT! REVIEW & GIVEAWAY! CLOSED CONTEST!

CONGRATS! VIRGINIA of Wyoming!!! Enjoy you RECARO!

As a parent you want your child to be protected and the money spent on a carseat is one of the biggest investments a family with make. The #1 thing you want to look for when buying a new car seat is SAFETY RATING! You cannot buy a car seat on looks alone or the cute factor. You need to test out the car seat and read about it all over the net. Check reviews and ratings so that you can see what buyers are saying about it.

When we received the RECARO PROseries for review, I could not believe how sturdy this seat it. I can tell you it is very heavy..so you won’t want to whip it in and out of one car to another often. This car seat is exactly what I want Paityn to sit in since it has the side impact protection. I will show you our seat that we are switching out to install the Recaro…WOW! Our other seat is lame compared the the Recaro seat. Not only does it have a better rating but it is way more plush and comfy for Paityn to sit in. These seats are well constructed and made to protect your kids in case you are in an accident.

1 in 4 accidents resulting in the injury or death of a child are caused by side impact collisions.

Is your child protected?

Each RECARO child restraint system is designed and engineered to provide optimum safety and protection in the event of a life threatening accident. The RECARO Side Impact Protection system with its extra large side wings, correctly shaped headrest and comfortable padding provides an additional peace-of-mind when your child may need it most.

FROM CONSUMERS REPORTS!

The Recaro Pro-Ride is part of the car seat test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, convertible car seat models like the Pro-Ride are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Crash protection:
A rating of the potential for each seat to limit injury and movement of a child in a crash based on simulated frontal crash tests using child sized dummies.
Ease of use:
Our judgment of how easy each seat is to use including the clarity of labels and instructions, adjustments of clips and buckles, the transition of the seat from rear facing to forward facing and installation features such as LATCH connections and top tethers.
Rear facing fit-to-vehicle:
A rating of how easy it is to securely and correctly install each seat using both the vehicle belts and LATCH in a variety of vehicles in a rear-facing orientation and how well they fit each vehicle once installed.

Product information

The ProSPORT is a premium Combination Harness-to- Booster seat designed to offer your most precious passengers the safety you demand and the comfort they need.

Equipment RECARO ProSPORT

RECARO is an internationally recognized leader in seating safety, ergonomics, comfort and style. Over RECARO’s 100 years of history we have designed seats for the world’s most prestigious automobiles, race cars and award winning child safety restraints.

In the ProSERIES we’ve taken everything we know about seating safety and miniaturized it.

years of experience in the development and production of seats for premium automobiles, race car seats and first class airline seats. This knowledge is applied when designing and producing our infant and toddler car seats. Safety, design, comfort and quality – are the standard’s the designers and engineers at RECARO promise to achieve. – Trust in RECARO.


FROM RECARO’S SITE~

RECARO IS SAFETY.
One of the most challenging tasks of being a parent is ensuring the safety of your child. It’s a great relief when you know you can really trust someone to provide that safety. Child safety products from RECARO have been developed using the latest research and technology and are painstakingly and systematically tested using our own and federal testing procedures. Because of the high standards we set for RECARO products we believe them to be best in safety, design, comfort and quality. We set high standards so you can be confident you’ve chosen the best product for your child: a RECARO child car seat.

RECARO IS DESIGN.
Why should safety come at the sacrifice of design? With a RECARO child car seat you don’t have sacrifice anything. The RECARO design studio is continuously developing car seats which compliment the interior of your vehicle and appeal to the children who ride in them! RECARO child car seats don’t look like other car seats and that is by “design”. Our child car seats are inspired by the classic timeless designs which have made RECARO the global leader in high-end automotive seating, with a big injection of fun and excitement for children.

RECARO IS COMFORT.
Ergonomics and comfort are the foundation of RECARO design. Like their big brothers RECARO automotive seat, RECARO child safety seats are distinguished by their exceptional comfort qualities. Ranging from seats shaped to comfortably hug children’s bodies, incorporating real automotive PUR comfort foam, innovative ventilation systems, and seat covers that feel good to the touch; nothing is overlooked to ensure the comfort of a child sitting in RECARO child car seat.

CONTEST:

Would you like to win a RECORO PROseries seat? If so, here is what you need to do…

Follow me on www.Twitter.com/ShandaBauman

Once you follow me tweet about this contest! And come back here and tell me the link you tweeted the contest! Must follow me and tweet about it! Ok! If you do not have a twitter account you may enter also. You may click into Recaro’s site and tell me what you like about the car seat and your favorite color. Which ever way you choose to enter don’t forget to leave your email address in your comment or you entry will be deleted. Contest will end on June 1st, 2011 @ 12pm est.

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COTTONELLE Flushable Wipes!! A MUST HAVE!

Our family has been using Cottonelle Flushable wipes for a few years now!! If you are not feeling so fresh in some areas..these are the perfect solution for a quick cleanse! If your arm pits smell a little stank and you don’t have time to shower than use a Cottonelle wipe!!
We have been potty training Paityn and she loves that fact that we have the wipes case stuck to the side of our cabinet. She loves the wipes and won’t get off the potty will Mommy helps her use one. The new hook attaches to the wipes case and can stick on a wall or cabinet right next to the toilet. I love this idea!!!

The wipes are great for a quick cleaning after working out at the gym!
Or have you been working around the yard getting sweaty..use a wipe to wash away the sweat!

My favorite time to use them is when it is that oh so wonderful time of the month!! These help you stay fresh in between showers!!

Cottonelle Fresh® Flushable Moist Wipes provide a shower-fresh feeling that leaves you confidently clean every day.

And now, it’s never been easier to get hooked on Cottonelle Fresh® Flushable Moist Wipes, thanks to the NEW OneTouch® dispensing tub and Cottonelle EasyReach™ hanger with Command™ brand strips from 3M. Command™ strips hold strongly yet remove cleanly allowing you to securely mount the EasyReach™ hanger where ever you want without worrying about damaging your walls.

Get one free with every tub of Cottonelle Fresh® Flushable Moist Wipes for a limited time in specially marked packages.

Flushable Moist Wipes are sewer and septic safe. Learn more at safeflushdesign.com.

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“I wrote this review while participating in a blog tour campaign by Mom Central Consulting on behalf of Cottonelle and received product and a promotional item as a thank you for my participation.

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Nintendo 3DS game review: ‘Nintendogs + Cats’





I can’t tell you how long my kiddos have been asking for a 3DS Nintendo game….like forever!
So my kids were UBER excited about reviewing the Nitendo 3DS and game Nintendogs + Cats!
This was right up our alley and now my kiddos can sit back and play the game instead of begging me to play!

My little obsessed man and his gaming skills!

Here is an adorable screen shot from the game!


The first week of playing the unit and the game we were very pleased with what we saw the first week alone! Nevaeh and Korbyn keep fighting over who’s turn it is and who gets to see their pet first.

Nintendogs + Cats comes in three different versions: Golden Retriever, Toy Poodle and French Bulldog. Each version of the game differs in the nine breeds of dog that are immediately available to own, but all twenty-seven breeds of dog are eventually unlocked and are the same regardless of which version you have.

For owners of the original Nintendogs title, there will be a lot of familiar elements to the new game, but there are also quite a few surprises too. I just love the graphics and the in your face action of the screen.


As with the first game, players start at the kennels, where they can choose their puppy from one of the nine starter breeds. Here is where the first differences between this game and the original become very noticeable. If you remember in the first game all of the breeds looked exactly alike, but in this game, there are fur color options…this means you can make your per look unique in color and in texture! How cool is that??? This extra brings the game to life for my kiddos..they treat their pet as if they are real.

This game offers augmented reality and offers a built in pedometer to keep track of every step you take! You can write in the journal feature to keep track of all of you important details of the day!!

Augmented Reality – that means when a real-life shot has been enhanced by computer animation.


In this game you can discover different ways of making money so that you can purchase a pet of your choice! You have the choice to sell unwanted pet supplies and accessories to a second hand shop. It totally reminds me of the Once Upon a Child store we have here where we can sell unwanted children’s clothes. Same concept!!


The second way of earning money in the game is to enter your puppy into some daily competitions. There are three competitions:

  • Disc Competition – players may remember this competition from the original Nintendogs game.
  • Lure Coursing – players encourage their puppy to chase a Lure along a racetrack until the finish line. This replaces the Agility Course competition from the original game.
  • Obedience Competition - also an original Nintendogs competition, which now uses the 3DS Augmented reality card.


There are also two ways to walk your dog in Nintendogs + Cats. Firstly, players can simply choose to take their dog for a walk in the traditional way. There are a few changes to this mode however. In this game, players no longer select the route for their puppy before they go on the walk. Instead, a location is chosen by selecting a signpost in the street which leads to one of the three new locations – the Mountain Trail, Seaside or Town. Each of these locations has its own visitor hotspots, which players can choose to take their pet to.

For example, the Town includes the Café, where they can meet their first cat, and the Gym, where dogs can practise for the Lure Coursing competition, whereas the Seaside has a Beach to practise for the Disc Competition, and the Mountain Trail has a green Park for playing fetch with a wooden stick or a ball.

Another way to walk the dog is by using the in-built Pedometer function. This means that you can put the console into Sleep Mode by shutting down the lid and walking around with the console – ideal if you are out and about for a day. When you re-open the console you will be rewarded with a present from your dog. ( presents are treats for your puppy)

Nintendogs + Cats will capture you or your child’s attention and wow them after each and every play! Korbyn and Nevaeh adore this game and they highly recommend it. The 3D graphics are amazing and it is so interesting to think what could happen in the future of Nintendo..many more amazing things I am sure.

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SEE THE PUPPIES AND KITTENS HERE!

POSE WITH YOUR PET! LOOK AT THESE!

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Boon Frog Pod

Got dirty kids who like to play with toys in the tub? Parents with Style loves Boon products and you will love them also.
Our favorite two products are the Frog Pod and the Flo. Both are used in the bathtub for easy and convenience.
The Frog pod is so cool and super Stylish! Hang the frog on your wall to hold all of the kids bath toys to let them drain and dry. The back of the frog is removable so you can scoop the toys up from the water! Ingenious! I love this and he hangs on the wall with ease! You can also have wash clothes or loofah’s from his toes. This Frog has many functions…best of all the toys dry out so they don’t get moldy.

Our second favorite product is the Flo….all you have to do is attach this baby to your faucet and viola’ instant way to rinse your childs hair.
Nevaeh loves the Flo, she thinks it is an extra treat to get to use it. She is so proud of herself, that she can rinse the shampoo out of her hair herself. See my pics! This product really took the fight out of our bath time…she doesn’t like me pouring a cup of water over her head most days. No matter how much fun we had, she would always fight it. Anyways, you can get most of Boon products at Target or order online for convenience. These are both great products for yourself or to give as a gift. PWS Loves Boon!

Combining multiple functions into a single device, Flo provides a simple solution to several bath time challenges. This unique product diverts the flow of water, creating a gentle waterfall, while providing a protective faucet cover to help guard against injury. Flo also functions as a bubble bath dispenser.
Flo attaches easily to the bathtub faucet with a spring-activated grip that requires no assembly or special installation. When the water is turned on, it’s diverted into a stream that extends up to 12 inches in front of the faucet, creating a gentle waterfall and making rinsing hair easy. The soft material on the front edge of Flo helps protect against injuries caused by bumping or scraping against the faucet. Parents can fill the bubble bath reservoir and let children dispense bubbles into the water by pressing the button on the front.
Improves access to water flow
Helps protect against injury
Dispenses bubble bath
Allows access to shower diverter
Dimensions: 7 1/4″ x 4″ x 3″

The Frog Pod helps with children’s bath time clean-up, providing a drainable scoop for collecting and rinsing toys and a wall-mounted base for storing bath products.
The Frog Pod attaches to the bathtub wall with one of three options: adhesive strips, suction cups, or screws.
• Makes bath time clean-up fun & easy • Stores & organizes bath accessories• Reduces mold & mildew
Dimensions: 19″ x 16 1/2″ x 7″

About Boons Company from their site.
We are driven by a strong desire to create contemporary products that help simplify parents’ lives while retaining their personal style. Our team creates quality designs that are innovative, stylish, and fun.
our commitment. We believe that there is nothing more innocent or precious as a child. We want to participate in helping underprivileged children live the life we would want for our own children. We commit to contributing 10% of our profits to children’s charities

CAREFREE

As a Mom always on the go – whether busy picking the kids up from school, finding time to get to the gym or running to the grocery store – taking simple steps to keep feeling fresh can go a long way. That’s why it’s important for moms to keep “freshen up essentials” on hand, wherever they go – mints, body mist, deodorant, pantiliners – anything they’ll need to freshen up in a pinch.

True to its name, Carefree has developed an innovative new product to add to your routine and help keep you feeling refreshed. Now 40% thinner and up to twice as absorbent (compared to the previous Carefree Body Shape liners), Carefree Acti-Fresh liners were designed with everyday wear in mind. Plus, the odor control system keeps you feeling fresh for up to eight hours, covering you throughout the day, especially while exercising, traveling, or whenever you’re on-the-go.
I am a working mother of three and I need to be on the run all the time! So in my purse I always keep Carefree pantyliner’s in my purse just in case. I love how tiny they are yet absorb so much! These are so tiny you can even tuck them in your wallet for safe keeping. I also think these are perfect for young girls to keep in their gym bags just in case they need to stay clean and fresh! We all hate it when that time of the month sneaks up on us and we are not prepared. How many times have you asked you friend to borrow a liner? Carefree offers a variety of liners that you will love. I have used these since I was in my teens and now I am almost 40 years old! Carefree is a name and a brand you can trust!

“I wrote this review while participating in a blog tour by Mom Central Consulting on behalf of Carefree and received a product sample and gift certificate to thank me for taking the time to participate.”

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Tilty Cups



Lately, my kids have been using the new TILTY CUP! Well, what can we say…they like them. They are really easy to use and easy to clean. Now these cups are not spill proof, so please note that when making your purchase.

Tilty is a great new sippy cup designed to help baby learn how to drink. Tilty is designed by parents and recommended by pediatricians. The ergonomic design makes it the easiest cup to use, and the snap on lid keeps messes to a minimum.
Tilty is DYE Free, BPA Free, PVC Free, Pthalate Free, pure polypropylene, and is dishwasher safe. As we strive to be a GREENER family…I enjoy the fact that these cups are safer for our kids.

The Tilty Cup is very reasonably priced at $6 for a two pack – available at http://www.tiltycup.com/

Nintendo DS Petz Fantasy Sunshine Magic Game

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Since we do a lot of work Nintendo we have two of their DS game consoles and our kids are addicts. Especially Korbyn he will play games all day long if I let him. Nevaeh and Korbyn were pumped when Ubisoft had us review this game. The game is fun and easy enough for my 3 year old to play by himself. They absolutely love hatching the new little pets…watching them come to life on the screen was a blast for them.

Nevaeh loves dressing them and making a each little animal into a fashionista! Korbyn told me, “Mommy this game is fun!” They both have name 4 pets so far and treat them like real pets. Love this game.

Product Description

Petz, the #1 handheld pet-simulation brand in 2009, is introducing a new nurturing experience with an all-new type of pet: Fantasy Petz! For the first time, discover and take care of your very own fantasy pets. Enter a world of fantasy where you discover mysterious eggs that hatch into cute fantasy creatures in Petz Fantasy™: Sunshine Magic & Petz Fantasy™: Moonlight Magic. Each fantasy creature has its own personality, surprising reactions and magical powers. Help them grow by caring for them, feeding them and teaching them their magical powers. Above all, keep your fantasy Petz a secret from your parents!

Product Features

  • Discover and hatch 40 different magical Petz ? Discover and take care of 20 unique creatures with different habits and personalities in both the Sunshine Magic and Moonlight Magic games. Collect all 40!
  • Care for your magical Petz to help them grow ? Feed them, clean them, play fun games and learn their preferences to help them grow. Discover your Petz? favorite food; one will like cotton candy, another ? Tabasco sauce.
  • Dress them up in fun costumes and accessories ? Unlock tons of accessories and up to 20 different costumes. Does your pet love food? Maybe a chef costume is more suitable for their personality. How about a Princess, Pirate or Rockstar?
  • Keep them secret from your parents ? Teach your fantasy Petz to morph into household objects, like toaster ovens or lamps, to keep them secret from your parents.
  • Teach them magical powers in fun mini-games ? Fantasy Petz come from a world with 4 types of powers: Flight, Ice, Fire or Speed. Play fun mini-games to guide them to shoot fire balls or ice bombs, and race through magic tunnels or fly through a magical sky

While Ubisoft provided me with this game to review, the opinions I’ve expressed here are solely my own and represent my honest viewpoint. Ubisoft, Clever Girls Collective and I promote Blog with Integrity.

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Get organized from the Start!

LOVE! LOVE! LOVE this product! If you are new mom or you need a gift for a friend with a baby on the way….this is it! Check out the Baby Briefcase! This is the perfect place to keep all of the great details about your childs health and all of the important pieces of paperwork that comes along with your angel. I love this…not only is it easy to use, but it is so easy to tell hubby where to find an important document. Everything is in one place and is so easy to customized it for each child.

This briefcase comes with 15 durable file folders, 20 plus researched folder catagories, thank you note card tracker, 2 baby wallet info cards, framed photo pocket and a pen slot.

We have ours all organized…we have hospital documentations set up under one tab and his birth certificate under another. I am keeping all of the important immunization documents in there also. Perfect. I am so happy that I will be able to keep everything filed neatly and if I have a question about anything, all I need to do is find the tab and look it up. Instead of digging through un-organized piles of papers.
Don’t forget to mark this site as a favorite…you can always jump on their site and order up for the next baby shower. Get yours today! Parents with Style gave this a full 10 out of 10 rating!
Brilliant idea! Only $29.95 and for a limited time…free shipping!
www.organizedfromthestart.com

CARD CUBBY

When I was at one of my Mommy blogger conventions..I met a woman who had a
CARD CUBBY in her purse. I fell instantly in love with it! This is the perfect product for women and a perfect way to stay organized. I have this on my Christmas list for most of my friends because it is so affordable and perfect for keeping us organized. This cubby is the best option for organizing your frequent shopper cards, credit cards, business cards and anything you may need to keep in your purse.

The Card Cubby was created by Wendy Krepak, Real Estate Professional, as a way to keep cards more organized! It comes with an alphabetical filing system, magnetic snap, and is so chic.

If you have a an upcoming birthday or special occasion and need a gift to bring then look no further than giving a card cubby! PERFECT!

Today’s New “Wallet”!

Card Cubby® is a stylish, alphabetized mini-card file that fits right into your purse, briefcase, baby bag or car console!

The Card Cubby® measures 5″ wide by 3″ high and holds approximately 80 cards!

Use your Cubby to Alphabetically File:

  • Gift Cards
  • Coupons (Fold and File)
  • Frequent Buyer Cards
  • Discount Cards
  • Business Cards
  • Player Cards
  • Important Contact Info
  • Insurance Cards
  • And on and on…

Room for most cell phones, iPods and small cameras!

Put your Drivers License in the clear pocket, some cash and credit cards inside and use as a wallet!

CHECK Out the cool tools!

Parents with Style LOVES the CARD CUBBY!!!

Lulyboo



As parents, we are always on the lookout for a great product that will help make taking care of baby easier. Well, we found one that is a must have! Lulyboo is a fantastic product that will give baby a comfy, cozy place to play and rest. This multi-purpose product is so simplistic to use. You can use the Lulyboo as a bed for baby and, what I really love, is the fact that we can lay it on the bed so that baby can rest next to us. There is also no fear that baby will roll out of it, or that we would roll onto the baby. Lulyboo is well constructed and made of top notch, lush fabrics. Lulyboo can be taken anywhere and baby will feel safe and sound in familiar surroundings. Parents with Style highly recommends Lulyboo for your baby.

FAQs from their site!

What is a LulyBoo?

A true innovation in the baby product market, the LulyBoo is a safe, comfortable, familiar environment that goes with your baby wherever he goes. Made of soft foam surrounded by plush fabric, the LulyBoo is uniquely designed to fold to a lightweight backpack that bounces back to shape when open. Four outer pockets hold all of baby’s supplies, eliminating the need for an extra diaper bag.

Where can I use the LulyBoo?

Everywhere! In baby’s crib, in your bedroom, around the house, and in the backyard. Going out? Take your LulyBoo with you when visiting friends and family, to the park and to the beach. Traveling? Babies feel at home in their LulyBoo, even when they’re miles away. Use it in your hotel room, by the pool, or wherever your journey takes you.

Is the LulyBoo convenient for travel?

Absolutely. Less than three pounds, the LulyBoo folds up instantly to a lightweight backpack that you can take wherever you go. The folded LulyBoo even fits in the overhead compartment of commercial airplanes. As an added bonus, the LulyBoo comes with four outer pockets that hold all of baby’s supplies, so you don’t need an extra diaper bag.

How do I fold my LulyBoo?

Folding the LulyBoo is a snap. Grab the clasps and hold the LulyBoo with the logo against your stomach. Pull back on the clasps. Close the clasps.

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Until what age can my baby use his LulyBoo?

We recommend the LulyBoo for babies up to six months or until they can pull up to a seated position. However, babies grow attached to their special LulyBoos and love to snuggle in them well into their toddler years.

What is the LulyBoo made of?

Foam side walls are covered with plush, polyester fabric.


How should I take care of my LulyBoo?

Remove the outer cover and machine wash in cold water with mild detergent. Do not use bleach or fabric softeners. Do not machine dry. Do not iron. Surface wash the toy bar and plush toys and let air dry.